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[–] amju_wolf@pawb.social 6 points 10 months ago (1 children)

By definition if inflation doubles and the value of your estate doesn't change, your actual wealth didn't change.

[–] curious_dolphin@slrpnk.net 7 points 10 months ago

your actual wealth didn't change

Actually, it did—it was cut in half.